Counting the Cost of Baghdad Market Blaze
Local economy likely to suffer after thousands of businesses go up in smoke.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Corruption Draining Oil Industry
Country’s most lucrative industry is being undermined by corrupt officials and criminals gangs.
18 Nov 05
Iraqi Firms Get Reconstruction Fillip
Frustrated by poorly-performing American companies, the US government is to concentrate on aiding local efforts to rebuild Iraq.
18 Nov 05
X-rated Film Boom
With the end of Saddam-era censorship, many cinemas look to profit from demand for porn movies.
18 Nov 05
Slow Progress in Battered Falluja
While some compensation has been issued to those who lost their homes in the US attacks, locals say much more remains to be done.
18 Nov 05
Kids Traumatised by TV Images
Violent television pictures have lasting psychological impact on youngsters.
18 Nov 05
Shells and Shrapnel Put to Good Use
Kurds build homes and make tools with remnants of weapons Saddam once used against them.
18 Nov 05
Kurdish North to Reap Business Benefit
Northern region looks to entice investors away from bureaucratic Baghdad.
18 Nov 05
Madaen Hostage Mystery Still Unsolved
Government investigation seeks to establish truth behind alleged kidnapping of Shia civilians.
18 Nov 05
Overseas Fuel Smuggling Exposed
Petrol earmarked for domestic consumption diverted for sale abroad in well-organised smuggling operation.
18 Nov 05
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